MCPON Visits BUD/S Hell Week

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

CORONADO, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2011) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West speaks to students in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) Class 290 upon their completion of Hell Week at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. West participated in surf passage before securing the class from Hell Week. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle D. Gahlau)